Northern hemisphere tree nut harvests progressed at a normal pace in most growing regions, yielding crops in line with overall expectations, both in terms of volume and quality. World tree nut production for the 2019/2020 season has been forecasted at about 4,538,000 metric tons (kernel basis, except pistachios in-shell), slightly up from 2018/19. The biggest increments this season are expected for hazelnut and walnut crops. Hazelnut production is foreseen to be risen by 15% compared to the … [Read more...] about Tree Nut and Dried Fruit Productions to Add up to 4.5 Million and 3.3 Million Metric Tons, Respectively

IADSA has launched two new Mind the Gap resources explaining the critical importance of Omega 3 and folic acid in maternal and infant nutrition. 'Omega 3: The Making of You’ addresses a baby’s first 1,000 days of life, from conception to the age of two, which experts believe are the most important in our lives. It explores how DHA Omega 3 is vital at this stage for the development of the brain and eyes during pregnancy. It also looks at the link between Omega 3 and a reduction in the risk … [Read more...] about IADSA widens scope of ‘Mind the Gap’ to include Omega 3 and folic acid